Music For Life

In this episode, we explore the commonly used form of “theme and variations” in the standard repertoire.

In this episode, we take another look at the 20th-century American musical invention known as jazz.

In this episode, we explore the Jerusalem Quartet and the program for its March 23 performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Show notes:Tickets:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/jerusalem-string-quartetFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1124450030950572/

In this episode, we explore the great quintet, sextet, septet, octet and nonet repertoire of music history.

In this episode, we explore the the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, conductor Volodymyr Sirenko, piano soloist Alexei Grynyuk and the program for their March 9 performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Show notes:Tickets:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/national-symphony-orchestra-of-ukraineFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/949272808523634/

In this episode, we explore the great quartet repertoire of music history. Beethoven’s Hymn of Thanksgiving in the form of a string quartet:http://thelistenersclub.com/2015/11/25/beethovens-hymn-of-thanksgiving/

In this episode, we explore the great trio repertoire of music history.

In this episode, we explore the Five Irish Tenors and the program for their February 21 performance at Armstrong Auditorium, as part of their first-ever North American tour. Tickets information:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/the-five-irish-tenorsFacebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/455341088009055/

In this episode, we explore music of the standard repertoire intended to depict or imitate various animals. Jazz Herdhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXKDu6cdXLI

In this episode, we will explore statements-and-echoes, question-and-answers and calls-and-responses as an attribute in many compositions of the standard repertoire. Ella and Mel scat back and forth:youtu.be/bX4-4rLJsnQ

In this episode, we explore the Russian National Ballet Theatre and its upcoming performances of Don Quixote at Armstrong Auditorium. Tickets:www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance…let-theatre Facebook Event Page (Jan. 30)www.facebook.com/events/1344829978877132/ Facebook Event Page (Jan. 31)

In this episode, we explore the pipa virtuoso Wu Man, the Shanghai String Quartet and the program for their upcoming collaborative performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Ticket information: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/wu-man-pipa-with-shanghai-string-quartetFacebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1686713091577656/

In this episode, host Ryan Malone discusses the cast, plot and musical elements of his new stage production, “The Widow’s Might—The Story of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz” in the lead-up to its Armstrong Auditorium debut. Ticket information: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/the-widows-mightFacebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/604642493073852/

In this episode, we explore compositions inspired by, or intended to honor, a victory — either fictional or historic, either on the battlefield or in other fields.

In this episode, we explore the Turtle Island Quartet and the program for its upcoming performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Armstrong Auditorium ticket page: https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/turtle-island-quartetFacebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/561522890693424/TIQ website: http://turtleislandquartet.com

In this episode, we explore compositions inspired by the memory of the deceased, or by death in general.

In this episode, we explore cellist Tess Remy-Schumacher, soprano Paula Malone and the program for their upcoming duo performance at Armstrong Auditorium. Armstrong Auditorium ticket details:https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/performance/tess-remy-schumacher-paula-maloneFacebook Event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/815299218606329/

In this episode, we explore repertoire for a single instrument that is usually grouped with other instruments—from solo cello to one-handed piano.

In this episode, we explore compositions intended to depict laughter or an element of humor.